Legendary composer Deva, 75, passed away on October 17 after suffering a heart attack. Several South stars arrived at the funeral of the late music maestro.
Rajinikanth pays his last respect to music legend Deva
According to the report in ETimes, superstar Rajinikanth arrived at the composer's residence to pay his last respects.
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The Jailer 2 star appeared visibly emotional as he stood before Deva's mortal remains. Rajinikanth also offered condolences to the family.
CM Vijay and other political leaders mourned composer Deva’s death, with the Chief Minister announcing State honours for his funeral.
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Deva to receive state funeral
Veteran Tamil music composer Deva will receive a state funeral with full state honours on October 18, 2026, as announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Popularly known for his memorable compositions and the iconic introductory music associated with South superstar Rajinikanth, Deva carved a special place for himself in the Indian film industry through his distinctive musical style and energetic soundtracks.
Known as Thenisai Thendral, Deva composed music for over 400 films across four South Indian languages and earned several accolades, including the Kalaimamani award.
FAQs
What major awards did he win?
Deva was honored with the prestigious Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director for Vaigasi Poranthachu (1990) and Aasai (1995).
Who else in Deva’s family is in the music industry?
Deva's son, Srikanth Deva, is a well-known Tamil film composer. His younger brothers, Sabesh and Murali, perform together as a popular music director duo. Furthermore, his nephew Jai is a prominent Tamil film actor.